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SPOTLIGHT When do you feel sexy and why? What have you learned about men over the in me! I love being in nature, so something I feel my sexiest when I am in a cute, comfy years? outdoors that involves a sunset. Going to an yoga or workout outfit either at the gym or the Over the years, I have learned that men or amusement park, having dinner outdoors with yoga studio. I feel my best when I am moving partners or relationships are a reflection of the a beautiful sunset in the background. and doing what I love to do. relationships we have with ourselves. What can we get you at the bar? What is your best asset? What’s one thing men should always know Clase Azul Reposado and soda with an Physically, my eyes. Otherwise, my discipline about women? orange slice and tajin. and drive to constantly want to know more We appreciate the little things. These often and want more out of life. mean the most. The kind words or just Who is your girl crush and why? thoughtful, small things that show how much Gisele Bündchen. I love her outlook on life and What would people be most surprised to you care. just resonate with basically all that she says know about you? and does. I just love her! I took a six month mindset course and have What do you look for in a man? done 600+ hours of instructor trainings I look for someone who is driven and What is your motto in life? the past year or so. I am so addicted to prioritises self-growth. I look for someone who Your life is as good as your mindset. self-growth, learning and growing and constantly wants more out of life and is open finding more knowledge and expanding my to learning and trying new things. Someone What’s next for you? Any exciting projects consciousness. who is disciplined and knows what they want. on the horizon you can share with us? These are the most attractive qualities I look I am competing in Swimsuit USA in October, How would you describe yourself in five for in a man. so I’m pretty excited about that! I also am words? currently working to launch my online fitness Disciplined, passionate, motivated, loving, Describe your ideal date. and nutrition programs, as well as virtual optimistic Something fun that brings out the inner child workouts and yoga flows. 5 2 M A X I M N Z - MAXIM.COM.AU

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STATUS “I was a dancer for UPDATE 15 years growing up and went to college to FULL NAME: Blair Harp major in dance.” HOMETOWN: Dallas, TX BORN: 08/02/1995 INSTAGRAM: BlairHarp Styling by @ M I LT O N TA B A R E S MAXIM.COM.AU - M A X I M N Z 55

THE BEST OF MAXIM After making his sensational debut as Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War, rising British actor TOM HOLLAND is ready to blitz Hollywood as he navigates through his newfound identity as the web-slinging superhero… Interview by S A N T I PI N TA D O Photographed by M I C H A E L M U L L E R How did you find out you’d landed the I couldn’t leave out. It’s just little lines role of Spider-Man? here and there, from the comics, as well I was at home, scrolling through Instagram as different poses, tricks and all sorts of and Marvel had posted a photo of Spider-Man stuff I wanted to steal. saying, “Go to our website and check out who the new Spider-Man is.” So, I freaked Did your background as a trained out, ran to my computer, went to the website gymnast and dancer play a big part and I was just lucky enough that it said my in taking on this role? name. I went completely crazy — it was an It was huge. Obviously Spider-Man is an amazing day. incredibly physical character and requires a lot of discipline Was Spider-Man your all-time favourite when it childhood superhero? comes to Yeah, dude — he was the one for me, I loved that part of him! I relate to him massively – he’s clever, he the job and doesn’t take himself too seriously and he can the fact I had shoot webs! It’s very hard to believe that a kid a gymnastics gets bitten by a spider and all of a sudden he background, can shoot webs, and if you try and make that and the too serious it just doesn’t make any sense. discipline that comes with Had you watched the previous Spider-Man it, helped me movies and did you take anything from because it’s either Tobey Maguire or Andrew Garfield’s emotion through portrayals of the superhero? physicality Yeah, absolutely. I was a huge fan of those without having to movies growing up and they “It’s very hard to were very valuable to me in believe that a kid the process of preparing for the role. I’m lucky in a sense that I had five great movies gets bitten by a I could take influence from and pick and choose what spider and all I wanted from those movies. of a sudden he So, it was a real help for me can shoot webs.” and I’m very glad I had them in my back pocket. How did you decide to put use my face your own spin on playing Spidey? — obviously my I definitely made sure it was my own version face is covered of this unique character but obviously there in a mask. are some things from the original movies that 5 6 M A X I M N Z - MAXIM.COM.AU

(Left) Denim Jacket, money you make, how famous you are or how Simon Miller; T-Shirt, expensive your watch is, you should always Urban Outfitters; be as nice as you are when you first enter Jeans, J Brand; the business. Boots, Jack Erwin Has being Spider-Man changed your (Below) Trench luck with landing the ladies? coat, Burberry; Suit, Yeah, it definitely has, but it has its ups and Armani; Shirt, Lanvin; downs. It’s just been a lot of fun, I’ve had boots, Jack Erwin a really good time and I’ve met some really cool people along the way. (Opposite) Suit, Armani; Shirt, Lanvin; Being the superstar you are now, do Boots, Jack Erwin your parents still get you to take out the garbage when you are at home? Yeah, they still get me to take out the trash, and do my own washing, which drives me up the wall. It’s got to be done though, mate, it’s got to be done. T There’s obviously a lot of fight scenes in the Spider-Man movies – what’s one thing to remember in a real fight? Don’t get into them. Avoid them at all costs! You know, be civil and peaceful. Spread the word — peace to everyone! If you could have taken anything from the set of any Spider-Man movie what would it be? Probably Robert Downey Jr’s watch, which was worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. I was so intrigued by it because it was the most bizarre looking watch I’ve ever seen and then I realised it had its own security guard on set to look after it because it was so expensive. It was super cool. Describe what it was like working with Robert Downey Jr. It was incredible, mate. Robert is such a nice guy and one thing I loved about working with him, which I’ll take with me forever, is that he despite being one of the best in the business he was always 10 minutes early to work every day. He always said hello to everyone on set, he’s kind, polite and hardworking. It just goes to show it doesn’t matter how much MAXIM.COM.AU - M A X I M N Z 57

THE BEST OF MAXIM Deadliest Catch CONOR McGREGOR, the UFC’s quick-fisted, fast-talking fighter, takes a style detour on the California Coast… Words by M AT T B E R I C A L Photographed by R O B E R T W YAT T Styled by WAY N E G R O S S 5 8 M A X I M N Z - MAXIM.COM.AU

Conor McGregor knows how to make a statement. Just two years and five fights into his UFC career, the Irish featherweight has gone from relative unknown to the most electrifying character in the sport. Yes, the 26-year-old [now 33] is a brutal, efficient fighter with an eclectic array of techniques and a knack for knockouts [at the time of printing, 15 of his 17 wins come from TKOs, including four of his five UFC wins. Of course, Conor has since become a featherweight and lightweight double-champion – the first UFC fighter to hold UFC championships in two weight classes simultaneously). But his meteoric rise owes as much to his mouth as to his fists, knees and feet: McGregor is a sneering, trash- spewing, over-the-top showman more akin to a top-card professional wrestler than a cage fighter. Often outfitted in three-piece suits, he riles up fans with crazed monologues, taunts fighters mid-match with a wagged finger and boldly predicts how long it’ll take him to incapacitate opponents (usually two minutes, but even if foes don’t tap, that’s about the time McGregor “sees their eyes dim,” as he puts it). “My success isn’t a result of arrogance – it’s a result of belief.” “What can I say? I’m a talker,” he says. His unique brand of bombast has earned him the title of the Emerald Isle’s most googled athlete, not to mention a freshly inked Reebok contract, a worldwide legion of crazed, flag-waving supporters, and, this month, [at the time of writing] a title shot against featherweight champion José Aldo at UFC 189. “My success isn’t a result of arrogance – it’s a result of belief,” says the 66kg [now 77-80kg] pounder, whose lean frame and wild-eyed stare make him look like some long-ago warrior who drinks ale from the skulls of conquered kings. “My belief is what brought me here; it’s my most powerful ally. I knew I’d be in the UFC since I started my career.” Born in Crumlin, a scrappy suburb of Dublin, Ireland, McGregor, who, despite his antics, is stoic and poised away from the cage, says he’s always had an “insatiable curiosity for combat”. As a boy, he bounced from gym to gym, learning everything from capoeira to muay Thai. After a stint as a plumber, McGregor pursued MMA full-time and eventually made his way to the European circuit, where he earned the nickname “Notorious” as well as the lightweight and featherweight belts. He joined UFC in 2013 and was quickly recognised for his skills in both combat and scene-stealing. “I have the greatest job in the world,” McGregor says. “I get paid loads of cash for beating the crap out of people. And I’m very good at it.” ■ (Above) Jacket and jeans, Marc By Marc Jacobs; sweater, Gant; Beanie, Asos; Bracelets and ring (worn throughout), Scosha; Watch, Tudor; (Below right) jacket and sweater, Nautica; Jeans, Ag Jeans; Watch, Tudor (Opposite) Sweater and pants, Botte Gaveneta; T-shirt, Canali At Blooming Dale’s; Beanie, Binge Knitting; Watch, Citizen MAXIM.COM.AU - M A X I M N Z 59

THE BEST OF MAXIM LIFE ATheFTER FOOTBALL Legendary former Socceroo TIM CAHILL reminisces about his illustrious football career, playing for Australia while talking up his fashion sense… Photographed by S T E V E N C H E E Interview by S A N T I PI N TA D O Styled by NICK MADY TIANOS FROM SHOREDITCH Hey, Timmy, how would you What are your top three describe your style? highlights from your During my playing career I spent illustrious career? a lot of time in athletic gear — Winning the 2015 Asian Cup, hoodies and so on. But it’s always beating Japan in the 2006 World great to wear an elegant-looking, Cup and playing in the Premier slim-fit suit when you’re attending League. Of course, the three an event of some sort. World Cup campaigns were all highlights in their own Do you have a favourite right. Each had really special type of suit? moments and playing on the I’d probably have to say the biggest stage in the world slim-fit pure wool in black and against so many superstars blue — can’t go wrong and sure is amazing. to get many compliments. Cut and fabric are key — suits are You scored Australia’s a wardrobe staple, so I think it’s first-ever FIFA World Cup important to make sure all the goal in 2006. Describe elements are right. this moment. That game in itself was Got it. How difficult was it such a rollercoaster. From to make the call on retiring finding out I would be from football? on the bench to start, It wasn’t too hard to be honest which was devastating — I knew I was making the right at the time, to seeing call and that my family totally us go down 1-0 and supported my decision. then getting told that I would be coming What did you love most about on — I just knew I playing for the Socceroos? wanted to make an It comes from the honour of impact. To score those representing your country goals and then for John on the world stage. This is [Aloisi] to finish it off something taught to you early 3-1 was massive for the on in Australia — it’s an honour entire squad as it was and not something you can Australia’s first ever goals ever take for granted. and first ever World Cup win. 6 0 M A X I M N Z - MAXIM.COM.AU

How does it feel to be the What is the greatest ever all-time top goal scorer for moment in football? Australia? World Cups — it just doesn’t Looking at the amazing players get any better than that. that came before me and the ones that I have played with, to If you didn’t become a be on that list is great in itself. football superstar, what To me, it’s a reward for hard other career would you work more than anything. It’s have pursued? also thanks to a lot of great Acting. Drama. Why not? I like service from my teammates. acting. I did drama at school. It was something that I liked Besides comraderies with to do to pass the time. teammates, what do you miss most about being part Should the Socceroos have of the Socceroos? cheerleaders called the Putting on the jersey before Soccerettes? a match and that feeling of That sounds good — I’m all for stepping out to represent your that. Maybe you can start that country. That feeling is going up, mate. Maybe we can run to be pretty hard to replace. a competition and slot it in. What’s the greatest Tim I’ll look into it. Finally, Cahill feat or moment that do you have any quality never saw the light of day? advice for our readers? Every goal I scored in the Be fearless — hopefully I’ll have backyard against my brothers! lived my entire life that way. ■ MAXIM.COM.AU - M A X I M N Z 61

THE BEST OF MAXIM LFouonkninyg We sat down with witty and waggish JASON SUDEIKIS to talk basketball, fashion and going topless. And when he ordered a Jack Daniel’s at noon, we knew he was our kind of guy… Photographed by TAG H I N A D E R Z A D Interview by DAV I D S WA N S O N Styling by STAN WILLIAMS Grooming by K UMI CR AIG (Left) Jacket, Levi’s Slim trucker; Perry Ellis Sweater, Cotton camo; Shirt, Van Heusen Slim-fi t dress; Silk tie, Tommy Hilfiger; (Opposite top) Shirt jacket, Baldwin; Longsleeve zip-front hoodie and Bowery jeans, Jonathan John Varvatos USA; Nuworld longsleeve shirt, Ted Baker; Italian leather strap belt, John Varvatos (Opposite bottom) Ramada jacket, Denim & Leathers, Andrew Marc Buffalo; Wool-blend buttondown shirt, Plectrum by Ben Sherman; Cash twill pants, Baldwin; Boots, Frye Fulton 6 2 M A X I M N Z - MAXIM.COM.AU

Midwestern males. Maybe it’s because I make it a rarity; but, I mean, it’s not like I wear a T-shirt when I go swimming. You’ve done a few movies with Jennifer Aniston... Yeah, in Horrible Bosses, my character sleeps with her. But playing a stripper in We’re the Millers, she looks amazing. It’s such a vulnerable thing for somebody to do. I mean, I never take my shirt off — even on Saturday Night Live. You started in the SNL writers’ room. Why not write a movie for yourself? Kristen Wiig did a great job of that with Bridesmaids. On SNL you create, you destroy and keep looking forward, because there’s no time to think. And it’s not because we were smarter or better than other people — it’s because we were not smarter and don’t know any better. ■ “Of course, now that I have some money in the bank, I get shoes for free.” You seem like a pretty well-dressed dude, but growing up in Kansas did you rock cowboy boots and Canadian tuxedos? No, but kids I went to school with certainly did. I was more into parachute pants and Michael Jackson jackets with lots of zippers. And I played basketball, so I had the Jordan 1’s. Of course, now that I have some money in the bank, I get shoes for free. Do you get dressed thinking about all the photographers lurking about? No. But it is annoying when I want to go for a walk with my partner and there are three guys with cameras waiting outside my apartment. The biggest bummer is coming out of the ocean on vacation and seeing some photographer crouched behind a tree. Do you realise that when you Google your name, one of the first things that comes up is “Jason Sudeikis shirtless”? Oh, God, you should really go home and clear your search history. I guess people just want to know about body-hair patterns of MAXIM.COM.AU - M A X I M N Z 63

THE BEST OF MAXIM The Reaper Kiwi-born Australian mixed martial artist, and UFC champion, ROB WHITTAKER loves a suit and loves to win even more… Photographed by JAC K R I TC H I E Interview by S A N T I PI N TA D O Styled by ADRIANA DIB All wardrobe by JOE BL ACK (JOEBL ACK .COM . AU) We’ve got you geared up in some high- You’re known as “The Reaper” and quality garb for this MAXIM fashion “Bobby Knuckles” — how did these feature, Rob. Do you consider yourself nicknames come about? a bit of a fashionista? The fans (or commentators) gave me Bobby Not really, but I do love a sharp suit. My Knuckles and I chose The Reaper. There is wife Sofia has great taste though and she no real story behind The Reaper other than double checks me so I don’t leave the I like it. Either nickname is fine with me. house looking like an idiot. Take us through your daily training regime. Lucky to have her, obviously! How would On average I do three two-hour sessions you describe your fashion style? a day and have very little down time. I treat Training gear or classy, sharp suits. There my training like a job and am working nine isn’t much in between for me but most of to five, seven days a week. the time I like to keep it casual. What type of mental strength is needed What do you look for in a suit? to be a UFC fighter? There’s nothing better than a beautifully Mental strength is everything. Fight night is tailored suit. I love greys and blues. No ties! one thing but the fight is won long before that. What you put into training on a daily basis is What clothing would we mostly find what you get out of it and it takes persistence you wearing day to day? Training gear almost always or, if not, then T-shirts and shorts. I probably change, on average, three times a day depending on what training session I’m doing. How did you get into MMA and subsequently the UFC? My dad put me into karate lessons when I was eight and it went from there. I progressed into Jiu-Jitsu, Hapkido, wrestling and boxing and over time brought it all together and started going into MMA contests. Eventually I went on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) and a contract with the UFC followed. When did you know you wanted to be an MMA athlete? I’ve always considered myself a martial artist and never really thought about being a professional until winning TUF. 6 4 M A X I M N Z - MAXIM.COM.AU

and mental fortitude to do that day in and “There’s nothing to everyone and to let my fists do the day out. I aim to improve something every better than a talking in the Octagon. single day of my life. beautifully tailored You became the first Australian/New How do you prepare for a big fight suit. I love greys Zealand-born fighter to hold a UFC title. in the Octagon? What does this mean to you? My training is key to feeling prepared. and blues. No ties!” I’m very proud of that and to have the Every fight is 50/50 at the top level but if Whittaker name etched in history. This I know I’ve done everything possible in my What’s it like to win a fight? was always one of my goals, so to have preparation then I’ll be confident. Stacking The immediate feeling is relief more than achieved it is a nice feeling. the chips in my favour is all I can do. anything and the hope is that I have done my team, family and country proud. I don’t What advice do you have for any MAXIM What goes through your mind before want to let anyone down. readers wanting to get into the UFC? and during a fight? Success is an attitude and if you have a Just before the fight I get very nervous but You don’t do much trash talking outside dream then follow it. Get a great team once I hear my walk-out music and I enter of the octagon. Why is that? around you and train harder than anyone the arena my mind focuses. I concentrate only It’s just not who I am. I prefer to be respectful else. Aim to be better every day in and on my game plan, listen to my coaching team out of the training. Then you’re more than and deal with whatever unfolds before me. halfway there. T MAXIM.COM.AU - M A X I M N Z 65

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MIKAYLA BEAUREGARD We get to know this passionate, creative, inspiring, and light-hearted entrepreneur. Photography by TA N N O R S M I T H MAXIM.COM.AU - M A X I M N Z 67

MODEL PROFILE What do you think is the most attractive quality in a man? Loyalty and compassion. Surprisingly, it’s getting more difficult to find as the years go by! What impresses you on a first date? Hmmm... probably the little things. For example; if they remembered that I mentioned I liked chocolate ice cream when we first met and then they bring me to get chocolate ice cream on the first date, I know they put lots of thought into the date! What advice would you give a man? Don’t let society change your heart. Women love a man who can love with their whole, true selves. ongrats on your first MAXIM feature. Can What do you love most about yourself? Describe your ideal boyfriend/girlfriend in you tell us a bit about your shoot? Probably my creative energy. I love that I can one sentence. The shoot was inspired by the ‘90s/early imagine something in my head and make it Someone who can go on adventures with 2000s bikini shoots that you would see in come to life for others to enjoy. me, but can also make the boring days magazines. The girls in simple bikinis with adventurous. low-rise bottoms, simply living their best lives What is the first things you do when you on the beach! get up in the morning? What’s your guilty pleasure? Drink some dark roast coffee and stretch! I Ice cream! Bring me any type of ice cream Give us a little more background about love getting my mind and body flowing for and you will forever have a special place in yourself and your life story so far. the day. my heart. I’m originally a Canadian girl. I got into the entertainment industry primarily through What is one of your weird quirks? What words do you live by? dancing. I have worked with Warner Bros, I love to play video games! You probably “We’re all going to die anyways, so you may as Universal Studios and even competed with wouldn’t expect it from just meeting me, but if well do whatever it is that makes you happy.” Team Canada! I actually owned a dance you put me in front of a gaming PC you won’t company at one point when I was 19 years hear from me for days. What is something new happening in your old, but I just had a gut feeling that I needed life right now? to do more. I ended up all over the place, How would you describe yourself in five I’m about to buy my first house! Sounds very trying different social media platforms and words? basic, but I am grateful to be able to do this at working with so many people in different Passionate, creative, inspired, entrepreneur my age. professions. I eventually tested out modelling and light-hearted. and fell in love with the process. I love doing Lastly, what is one major thing you want to the whole backend of shoots just as much What’s the first thing you notice when it accomplish by the end of this year? as I like being a model in them. (Okay maybe comes to the opposite gender? Physically I want to be able to push aside my anxieties even a bit more). The creative process behind and otherwise and say yes to more opportunities! It’s time all things in entertainment is what I am now Definitely their smile. Then I would notice if to let more doors open to allow me to reach a putting my heart into. they can make me smile as well. greater potential. 6 8 M A X I M N Z - MAXIM.COM.AU

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STATUS UPDATE FULL NAME: Mikayla Beauregard HOMETOWN: Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada BORN: 17/8/1998 INSTAGRAM: @mikaylamaariee + @mikkimaarie SNAPCHAT: @mikaylamaariee TWITTER: @mikkimaarie MAXIM.COM.AU - M A X I M N Z 71

THE BEST OF MAXIM WRAemeRmbNerinIgE A few years ago MAXIM cover girl and TV presenter Laura Csortan (pictured) caught up with her good mate SHANE WARNE to talk cricket, women, hangovers and lighting his bedroom candles. As the world farewelled Australia’s greatest spin bowler this year, we paid tribute to him with this interview throwback and to remember the kind of top-shelf bloke he truly was... Interview by L AU R A C S O R TA N OK, Shane, let’s get the for a few drinks together, vodka too! Look, we’re talking years and years ago cricket talk out of the would be my drink of choice… so we were all fresh and young. Those were way first. What is your and maybe a shot of Fireball. the days. God, I was 23 turning 24 at the greatest Ashes memory? end of the series. I was a youngster. Beating England 5-0 in What’s been the biggest Australia in 2006-07. My last night out after an Ashes win? You were almost in your prime, Shane! ever series playing international Ah, it’s pretty hard to remember. Oh no, I’m in my prime now! You get better cricket and to beat the old enemy It mustn’t have been a great night as you get older, Laura. in a whitewash, and pull their pants if you can still remember! I played in down, was a lot of fun. Individually, my nine or 10 Ashes series and only lost one, Do you really think so? OK then, what’s favourite highlight was bowling the Mike so there was plenty of celebrating going on. the worst hangover you’ve ever had? Gatting delivery in 1993, which was a bloody I was lucky to play in a really good team and Oh, most Sundays or Saturdays or Fridays. long time ago now! To do that in a first Ashes incredible era of Australian cricket. The best The worst? Hmmm… I’ve been in a world tour, first ball in England in a first Ashes Test, celebration we had? The 1993 one at The of hurt many times. Maybe after a mate’s was pretty cool. Oval was pretty outrageous. I think we went wedding in Ireland. God, they definitely directly back onto the flight so we flew back know how to drink! What really happens in the Aussie to Australia with severe hangovers. change rooms after a victory? What have you learned about women There’s been one of the best bottle opening So what exactly did this big night entail? over the years? situations by Andrew Flintoff I’ve ever seen. Just all the boys going out, having way too Oh, hello! Um, I’ve learnt a lot, both good He had the ability to put a normal stubby, much to drink, telling each other how much and bad, but the best thing you can do is be not a twist top, in his teeth and just rip it we love one another and how great we are, straight up and honest. They may not like the open. Everyone just cringed and he just did it all night. Strong teeth! Michael Slater had the ability to get drunk the quickest, generally a two-pot screamer ol’ Slats, and Matthew Hayden was probably the quickest to get his clothes off. He liked to do that. And what was your forte? I was the DJ in the dressing room. I just chilled out in the corner playing tunes for the lads. Yeah, I got louder later, but only after a win. I didn’t mind the odd cigar and a glass of red after a few beers. You know, just enjoy the moment and take it all in. Apart from red wine and beers what Clockwise (from left): Warnie’s 708 Test wickets is nothing to scoff at; partying with other drink could I shout you at a bar? Michael Clarke after Australia’s World Cup win this year; posing for the paparazzi, Well I like hard liquor, I like vodka. I like a nice with good friend Laura Csortan, back when he was ‘experimenting’ with his hair cold beer in summer but if we were going out 7 2 M A X I M N Z - MAXIM.COM.AU

answers but they will respect you for and so is my bedroom. Just an FYI — What was your first car? that. For instance, if you come home from that’s not to check myself out. It’s for the A TC Cortina! It was a really sad colour, whatever you are doing and your partner ambiance of the room, Laura. Especially too, like a creamy beige shocker. I think says, “What do you want to do for dinner with the candles in front of the mirrors I had it when I played my first Shield tonight?” The worst answer you can give — I’ve got 30 candles in my room. game for Victoria. I got $250 so I bought is, “I don’t mind, whatever you want to do.” the biggest stereo I could find. I think Deep down a woman wants a man who is in By the time you’re done lighting them it was worth more than the car. charge. And a man has to be in charge, in a all you must be wrecked. nice way with a bit of charm, not arrogantly Yeah, I need a little rest after I light them all, Finish this sentence: If I ruled the but with understanding and respect. but it’s blowing them out that’s the worst part. world for a day I would… Call it National Fun Day where everyone Who was the last person to see you I can only imagine! Besides a house, has the day off to do whatever they want. naked? what’s the most expensive item you own? I’d probably just stay in bed all day and Oh, um, ohhh... probably myself when Well, I collect watches. I have a few expensive light my candles. Nah, I’d get three of my I got out of or into the shower this morning. watches by Panerai and Breitling. Other than mates and play 36 holes of golf, then go that, I’d say it would’ve been my Ferrari or and have a great dinner with friends. Just Don’t tell me you’ve got mirrors all Lamborghini as they were similar in price. have an awesome night with hopefully a over the bathroom, Shane. They cost an arm and half an elbow. Oh, happy ending to cap it off. We all like happy Ah…. yep. My bathroom is full of mirrors and my leg as well. endings, Laura. ■ MAXIM.COM.AU - M A X I M N Z 73

THE BEST OF MAXIM ENTERtheKING By 14 he was dunking. By 26 he was a two-time MVP. Now, LeBRON JAMES, the greatest basketball player in the world, is looking to lead the Miami Heat to the 2012 title… By JESSE BRUKMAN When was your first dunk? hurting baseball, because it wasn’t banned it was LeBron James’ voice saying something It was during a warm-up game when I was and now it is banned, so it’s hard to flush bad about Cleveland. Hey, my mother wants in middle school [between years seven and out completely. It’s just something in the to know when she can see this. She’s going to nine]. Every year we had a teachers-versus- NBA that hasn’t been done, so no-one’s be delighted to see her son in the magazine. students game in front of all the students. going to start. I wouldn’t expect to see I got one in during the warm-ups and then anybody taking steroids in the game of Really? Your mum is a big MAXIM fan? I actually did it during the game. basketball. That would be kind of crazy. No. My mother is a big LeBron fan. ■ Was it on a teacher? In 2009, a video came out of a Nike No. I wish! I wish it was on the teacher who camp showing you getting dunked gave me a C-minus; I would’ve definitely on by a college player. Did you dunked in his face. start thinking maybe it would be better not to play defence How did you deal with the groupie at these things? situation that comes with being Ha, no. Getting dunked on a star at such a young age? is part of the game, and None of that stuff happened. That’s all I know for a fact that LeBron a facade. When people talk about girls James has dunked on way coming up to their hotel rooms at 16 more people than he’s years old, that’s a fantasy. had dunk on him. Do you kind of wish it happened? There was a lot of At 15, 16 years old? Nah, I was focused blowback when you first on basketball... wink, wink. left your home team the Cleveland Cavaliers for As one of the biggest sporting names the Miami Heat in 2010. on the planet, have you ever met anyone I love Cleveland, and who made you feel starstruck? I have never said anything The first time I met Michael Jordan. I was bad about Cleveland. a sophomore [year 10] in high school, and If anybody can find one it was an unbelievable experience for me. article in which LeBron It didn’t even feel like tie was on the face James says something bad of the Earth. This guy was more like an about Cleveland, then please angel — like an alien or something. bring it to me and they get a million dollars, cash. Why does basketball seem like the one American sport that hasn’t been rocked Is Lebron James issuing a reward? by steroid scandals? Yeah! I want the voice, too — I don’t It’s something that’s not done. I think it’s want just some paper. I need to know 7 4 M A X I M N Z - MAXIM.COM.AU

THE BEST OF MAXIM The RAFA CHECKLIST He may not be able to control what an opponent does on the tennis court, nor can he control his injuries. But RAFAEL NADAL can control his own behaviour, however weird and wonderful it may be. Here we take a look at some of Rafa’s routines and idiosyncrasies that verge on OCD... He must have a cold shower He must drink from two water 45 minutes before a match. bottles at changeovers. One bottle is filled with cold water He must wrap white grips on all and the other has warm water. his racquets in the locker room. He must face the labels He must carry one racquet of the bottles to the end on to the court. Wimbledon he is about to play from. tradition demands that finalists are empty-handed when they He must never rise from his walk onto centre court. Rafa seat before his opponent. refuses to let go of his racquet. He must wait at the net He must have five other post so his opponent can racquets in his bag and his bag must be placed next reach his seat first. to his chair, on a towel. He must never walk on the lines of a court. He must run to the baseline after the spin of the coin. It is He must have his socks a split-step followed by a jog at exactly the same height. around the back of the court. They must be pulled up He must run his foot along as high as they go. the plastic baseline on the side of the court he He must fold his towels neatly is about to play from. after every changeover. He must clean the small He must hit the clay centre line in the middle from the soles of his shoes of the baseline with his foot. before every point. He must towel down between every point as if He must take three balls from he is lathered in fresh sweat. the ball boys and return one when he is at the service line. He must curl his hair behind both ears. He must never use the same ball for consecutive points. He must touch his nose. He must bounce the ball with He must do whatever it is he the strings of his racquet does with his underwear. before bouncing it by hand. He once bounced the ball 76 times before serving. ■ This is an edited extract from THE SLAMS by Will Swanton, published by Random House Australia in 2013 MAXIM.COM.AU - M A X I M N Z 75

THE BEST OF MAXIM FIGHT Photography by S PE N C E R H E Y F R O N ; Grooming by R E B E C C A C A S C I A N O FLIOGRHT Former boxing champ MIKE TYSON gets his competitive juices flowing with… racing pigeons? Your first fight was over a bird, right? Yeah. I was just a kid and this guy stole one of my birds and killed it. Ripped his head off, threw the blood on me. And I started fightin’ with him. But pigeons helped me focus, kept me off the streets. Your TV show Taking On Tyson is about pigeon breeding. That’s pretty weird. It’s like horse racing. Once it’s in your blood, you can’t help it. I have friends from Afghanistan who’ve had birds in their family for 800 years. People say they’re rats with wings, but pigeons are fighters! A kookaburra could take one. You had that tiger in The Hangover. What pets have you had for real? I had six tigers, a mountain lion, a hawk, an eagle, a ferret, a giant snapping turtle. But I have children now, so I need to be particular. I can’t have any lions. That’s the problem with kids these days — not enough lions in the home. Any more movies in the works? I have a role in Men in Black III — I’m an alien. I’m ecstatic. Aliens are aliens. But whatever kind of alien they make me, I’ll just escalate it. I’ll make it an even more spectacular alien. Did you ever think you’d end up acting? I used to take myself too seriously. If anybody laughed at me, the guy was going to the hospital. Now I think it’s cool. It’s not bad laughing at yourself. You have ups and downs, so enjoy as much as possible. Life’s too short. ■ 7 6 M A X I M N Z - MAXIM.COM.AU

THE BEST OF MAXIM AFL vs NRL Two men in the know — AFL reporter DAMIAN BARRETT and rugby league commentator ANDREW VOSS — defend the footy codes they love. And take cheap shots at each other… WHY AFL? WHY NRL? by Damian Barrett by Andrew Voss “Way up here in the moral high “Aussie Rules does draw larger ground, us AFL people are so crowds and has more reach intoxicated by our own greatness nationally than our game – but there’s only one thing to do – look that’s trivial stuff . I pity their down on every other football loss. Does league really need to group. We scoff at soccer because conquer Tasmania to become we’re convinced that a match big? I’d say no. We were in South can’t be played without a flare Australia for two years with the going off or a riot in the stands. Adelaide Rams and that was all And what’s with those “exciting” they spoke about there during nil-all draws? We ridicule rugby that time. We took it away union because we just don’t get it because league is something that – and we don’t want to get it. needs to be pursued – much like the house of your dreams. South “Now, rugby league…. look, Australians, West Australians, we want to like it. Truly. And we Northern Territorians – they need once did, when the game had a to strive for it. If we just put teams wow factor, when Andrew Johns there, they wouldn’t appreciate it. and Wally and Freddy and Alfie and ET were idolised by us almost “You need to find the pot as much as Dermott and Wayne of gold that is rugby league. and Vossy and Aker and Hirdy We have a limited budget and and Bucks. But, what’s happened? we’re not here to conquer the Seriously, the game and those world in one fell swoop. It may who now play it bore us. Sure, take 1000 years but it will happen. some of us will tune in for State Of Origin, but the code has stuffed In terms of results, AFL can’t come close to us. There’s very little that up, too. There’s nowhere near the amount of biff we love. variation with their tipsters but league is far more unpredictable. And that spontaneity only adds to the majesty of the sport. “We laugh when we look at vision of a match played at an empty ANZ Stadium. And puff our chests nearly every weekend when up to “We’ve seen the error of our ways, too. We’ve had GF replays in 90,000 people roll up to a home-andaway match. We reel in derision the past but when someone gives birth, you hang around right to the when we hear how NRL players/coaches make announcements they’ll end. It’d be pointless to push the kid back in and come back a week be playing with other clubs the next season – and then conveniently later, as they did last year. Seriously, there’s no reason for bakeries fail to acknowledge our players do it, too. to make different coloured bread two weeks in a row. “Actually, we know we’ve got our own problems, like a disturbing, “Finally, league gave birth to some great philosophers, like John and growing, gulf between the haves and have-nots. But our players Hopoate. When he said, after his eighth kid, I believe, ‘Now it’s time don’t feel the need to leave piles of number-two in hotel hallways, nor to knuckle down and do what’s right for my family,’ I thought, ‘This allegedly conspire with each other to manufacture bizarre ways to open is a bloke who’s possessed of wisdom beyond mankind, and who can the scoring in a match, nor get shot at in seedy haunts at weird hours. only be a rugby league player.’ There’s a quote from Joel Clinton, the Ah, maybe we need to rethink that. We did have Fev, who had a little former Broncos and Panthers player, that is just so eloquent. He once issue with where he did number-ones in public. And yes, there was an said that being dropped to the bench was like getting a hot poker up AFL investigation into a gambling matter this year, and yeah, OK, there his backside. That’s just a beautiful statement that paints a glorious was a Collingwood star who may have been with a convicted murderer picture. That’s why I’d encourage kids to play our game – because one night when he shot a couple of rounds from a handgun out of a you can have the ecstasy of winning a grand final or the agony of sports car… You know what? We actually don’t mind NRL. But please having a hot poker up the backside if you’re benched. And that’s don’t tell anyone we know.” where AFL just doesn’t get it.” ■ MAXIM.COM.AU - M A X I M N Z 77

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SPOTLIGHT What have you learned about men over the passion and fun. If he’s protective and flower that grows in mud. I think that’s such years? chivalrous, that’s a HUGE plus. a beautiful metaphor for difficult situations You can’t believe pretty words. Men will say creating the greatest things. absolutely anything to try to win you over and Describe your ideal date. then completely change once they get what My ideal date would be dinner and a show, as What’s next for you? Any exciting projects they want. Actions speak louder than words. cliche as that sounds. on the horizon you can share with us? I am starting graduate school, which I am so What’s one thing men should always know What can we get you at the bar? excited for! I am also shooting workouts for a about women? An extra dirty vodka martini fitness program that are coming out very soon. We just want you to be honest about your intentions. Women like casual sex too. Who is your girl crush and why? Finally, where would you like to be in five Angelina Jolie and Megan Fox. They’re both years? What do you look for in a man? obviously stunning, but have this sense of I would like to hopefully have my own practice Physically, I love tall, edgy-looking brunettes. danger about them that is so enticing! or wellness centre where I can provide both I love a sense of darkness and mystery. Aside mental and physical health services like from that, I’m looking for honesty, loyalty, What is your motto in life? therapy. I also hope to be married and settled good sense of humour, ambition, intelligence, No mud, no lotus. A lotus is such a beautiful down by then. “When I look my best, I feel confident and powerful and nothing is sexier than that.” STATUS UPDATE FULL NAME: Rosana Hernandez HOMETOWN: Ridgefield, NJ BORN: 11/06/1994 INSTAGRAM: @Rosanahernandez SNAPCHAT: @rosanahernandez TWITTER: @rosanaaaxo FACEBOOK: Rosana Hernandez 8 2 M A X I M N Z - MAXIM.COM.AU

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THE BEST OF MAXIM KEVIN HART The hilarious American comedian and actor takes us through his final day on Earth… So, how do you want to go? Was there anyone on Earth I want to go out like I came in — naked you ever wanted to punch and screaming, until someone stuffs in the face? a titty in my mouth. I want to punch the midget who robbed me Do you have any deathbed confessions? when I was 12 years old. Help! I’m f—king dying! I really liked that bike. Before you go, anything you would Your last meal? like to have explained to you? Twelve chicken wings, Yeah. Why in the hell can’t the Philadelphia with blue cheese, fed Eagles ever win the f—king Super Bowl? to me by the one- armed stripper I met in Will you be going to Heaven or Hell? Cumberland, Kentucky. I will initially be sent to hell, but they’ll I never knew that you soon find out that I don’t meet the height don’t need arms to strip. requirement. It’s a well-known fact that tall people are evil. While you were alive, what did you spend Will you still perform stand-up there? the most money on? I performed in a bowling alley before — Very expensive designer while people were still bowling. Cut the shoes to hide my very cheque and I will perform anywhere. ugly feet. Which deceased What’s the comic would you “I want to go out wildest thing you be most excited to like I came in ever did on Earth? see perform in the — naked I ripped that tag off afterlife? of a mattress. I would love to see Robin Harris do his and screaming, What woman did you thing. The more until someone always want to sleep with? important question is: stuffs a titty in The lady at the DMV who would be my date [Department of Motor Vehicles]. to the show, Aaliyah or I love women with attitude. Whitney Houston? my mouth.” Describe your funeral. If you get to heaven, I will have a chocolate are you still 157cm, waterfall that fills my coffin and Milli Vanilli or do you get to choose your height? rapping a 2 Chainz song. And everybody First of all, I’m 5’4” [163cm]. Secondly, that is has to come wearing polka dots. an awful rumour spread about me, that I’m only 5’2”. Thirdly, I don’t have a third statement. Got any last words? I just know you always have to make a third An unemployed court jester point when you’re counting out points. is nobody’s fool. ■ 8 4 M A X I M N Z - MAXIM.COM.AU

THE BEST OF MAXIM SCOTTY CAM MAXIM tool expert, TV’s best tradie and the 2014 Gold Logie winner discusses his final day on Earth… Interview by S A N T I PI N TA D O Before we discuss your last day on Earth, — I’ve got the stubby opener “My dying words congrats on the Gold Logie win, mate. on the bottom of it. will be, ‘I think Thanks. I was extremely surprised to win. I was surprised just to be nominated. What do you take with you I’m going The whole thing was bloody ridiculous. to the grave? to live!’” Well, ideally, I’d like to be OK, so you have 24 hours to live. buried with my nail bag on. What do you do? I’d spend it with my family, have a couple Do you think you will you be of beers, and the last two minutes involve going to Heaven or Hell? making love to my wife, so that I’d have Not sure, but if I was going a minute spare to chat to her. to Hell the one tool I’d take with me would be a ladder, How do you want to go? so I could get out of there. Extremely quickly. What’s one thing you’ll If you could have any celebrity, dead or be glad you never have alive, do the eulogy, who would it be? to do again? Definitely Bert Newton. Voice-overs. I don’t really like doing them, and I do What would your last meal be? shitloads, because I narrate Can’t go wrong with corned beef with white 120 episodes of TV every year. sauce, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots. What tradie tips do you give to God? What moment from your TV career If everything goes pear-shaped when will you always cherish? you’re doing a bit of work, God, please It’d have to be winning the Gold Logie. don’t use my name in vain. It’s a bloody miracle and a good memory to take with me. What’s one thing you’d renovate in Heaven or Hell? What are your mates saying over In Hell I’d definitely whack in some your casket? air con, but Heaven would be perfect, I’m hoping they’d be saying, wouldn’t it? I don’t know what the “He’s moving! I think he’s alive!” licensing laws are like up there but I’d be putting in a bar if What are former contestants there wasn’t one already there. of The Block saying? “I’d tell your story walking!” Who or what would you want to be reincarnated as? Do you leave your Gold Logie on Earth? I’d come back as a baby destined Yeah, I’d leave him out for the future to be the future captain of the generations, with the message, Australian cricket team. “Work hard and do better than me”. Got any last words? Where would you leave it? My dying words will be, It’s currently sitting near the barbie “I think I’m going to live!” ■ MAXIM.COM.AU - M A X I M N Z 85

THE BEST OF MAXIM JIM JEFFERIES One of Australia’s funniest comedians tells us how his final day on Earth is going to go down... Interview by S C OT T K E E N A N In America, you’ve had death threats good people go to Heaven? Because if only for your anti-gun routine. You OK? the good people go to Heaven then I’m It has made my life a little scarier. I feel more not making it, but I think I’m better than in danger because people are shooting up half the world. theatres and my show wouldn’t be a bad place to “If only the What do you say to God do that. Now everyone who when you get there? comes into my shows in the good people “I’m sorry about all the US is checked with a metal jokes, mate, I was wrong.” detector. It’s both exciting go to Heaven To whom on Earth do you and scary. But yeah, I had a death threat in Texas, so then I'm not owe an apology and why? we booked police to be at making it.” Most of the people I’ve f—ked the theatre. I’m sitting in my over, or been mean to, in my dressing room and the cops life I’ve apologised to. are there being briefed when one goes, “Sarge, what are What’s your greatest we here for?” Sarge replies, achievement during your time on Earth? “Well, this particular comedian has been There’s the simple answer, which is my son. getting a lot of death threats, so we’re here Anyone can achieve that — you just leave it in. to protect the audience and the comedian.” But it still might be my greatest achievement. Cop one then asks, “Why is he getting death threats?” Sarge: “Well, he does a routine on What’s the dumbest thing you ever did? gun control.” To which the other cop says, That’d be up there with my greatest “Maybe he can learn to shut his f—king mouth.” achievement — leaving it in. That’s the guy I’m paying to protect me. Name one thing you’re glad you’ll never How do you want to leave this world? have to do again. Ironically, probably a gun wound to the head. Open Mic spots. I used to hate doing them. Quick and simple. I know what you’re asking; You hang around the bar saying, “Please let being blown by a porn star on a private jet me on, I’ll be ever so good!” Then you get that then crashes into a mountain. No, I don’t on and half the audience wants you to fail. even want to know it’s coming. What are your mates saying over Do you have any deathbed confessions? your casket? I’ll take them to grave, f—k ya! “Should we go to the bar?” What’s your last meal? What’s written on your headstone? Some seafood sauce and two kilos of “This was completely unnecessary Australian prawns — not American prawns, — he was cremated.” they are f—king shit. Oh, and some plain white Sunblest bread to make sandwiches. Got any last words? I could do that all day. I’d say to my girlfriend, “It was fun, here’s the password to my bank account.” Are you going to Heaven or Hell? I recently made a will and I realised most Do 50 percent of people go to Heaven of those people would have an easier life and 50 percent go to Hell or do just the if I was dead. ■ 8 6 M A X I M N Z - MAXIM.COM.AU

THE BEST OF MAXIM ICE CUBE The legendary rapper, actor, producer and filmmaker tells us how he’d spend his final day on Earth... Interview by S A N T I PI N TA D O How do you want to die? On the Mothership with George Clinton. Do you have any deathbed confessions? Yes. That’s all you get — yes. What’s your last meal? Pussy. Are you going to Heaven or Hell? To be determined. What do you say to God or the “I would kick it in the afterlife with Bob Marley. Devil wherever you end up? What would I say to him? ‘Hey, roll one. Let’s go.’” “What’s cranking? What’s up for the night? Y’all got ESPN?” get better.” I never thought in a million What’s the greatest Ice Cube scene years that he would pass away. Even that that never made saw the light of day? What’s the craziest thing that ever day I went to see him I still thought he That’s a tough one, but I wrote a movie happened during your NWA days? would come out of it. I never thought called Public Enemy. It’s not about the group We got chased off the stage in Cincinnati his life was hours away from being over. Public Enemy it’s about what people would and when I ran out of the building I ended call a public enemy, and I would love for it up hitchhiking with some fans just to get What’s the first thing you say to to make it to the screen. back to the hotel — and we were running him in the afterlife? from the police and shit, no security, nobody “I wish you could’ve stayed a little What are your friends saying over else I knew was around. So, while I’m thinking while longer.” your casket? I’m by myself and in trouble, I see some fans Hopefully they are saying, “Man, he and jump into a car with a bunch of strangers. To whom on Earth do you owe an lived a full life.” It was some crazy shit. apology and why? Ah… shit. Let’s see… ah, there’s probably What are the former members of Which legendary people will you a few people, a long list in fact, that I’d need NWA saying over your casket? hang with in the afterlife? to apologise to. Too many to mention just one. Oh, they are all going to die before me. Besides Jesus, I would kick it in the afterlife with Bob Marley. What would What’s the best lyric you ever wrote in What’s written on your tombstone? I say to him? “Hey, roll one. Let’s go.” your time on Earth? “Gangsta Gangsta”. F—k the police coming straight from the What would you have said to Eazy-E if you underground / A young nigga got it bad Got any last words? managed to chat to him before he died? ’cause I’m brown. “F—k all, y’all.” ■ It would’ve been something along the lines of, “Man, what you doing in here? Get yo’ ass up. You ain’t about to lay up in here and… nah, this ain’t gonna happen, man. We need you to MAXIM.COM.AU - M A X I M N Z 87

GIRL NEXT DOOR StefanieIntroducing.... 8 8 M A X I M N Z - MAXIM.COM.AU It’s time to get more acquainted with American beauty STEFANIE JOSEPH… Photography by @IN T U I T I O ND ES I G NPH OTO G R A PH Y W icked shoot Stef, congrats on your MAXIM spread! Tell us a bit about it. It was shot at the photographer’s studio with a blank white background. We were doing photos for our friend’s swimsuit line! Give us a little more background about yourself and your life story so far. I’m originally from Los Angeles. I moved to Las Vegas when I was 12 and I’ve been here ever since. I also lived in Melbourne, Australia for a year. I currently work at Wet Republic while also doing part time modelling. When do you feel sexy and why? I love getting dressed up, hair and makeup done, and going out with my girlfriends. I usually do their hair and makeup too and we make it a whole fun pre going out thing. I enjoy being in full glam but I also love dressing down in a band tee and jeans. I just love the look and it’s when I feel most confident. What is your best asset? Physically, my eyes. They’re dark brown and I use to want coloured but I’ve grown to love them. And I’m extremely passionate and persistent. If I want something, I don’t give up. What would people be most surprised to know about you? I’m a huge music lover - anything from ‘80s, oldies, emo, metal... I was also in marching band/drumline in high school and college.

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“I’m a huge music lover - anything from ‘80s, oldies, emo, metal... I was also in marching band/ drumline in high school and college.” How would you describe yourself in five words? Intelligent, passionate, playful, kind and sarcastic. What have you learned about men over the years? It doesn’t matter what age they are, who they are is who they are. Meaning, I’ve dated guys my own age and I’ve dated guys a lot older than me. If they’re set in their ways, they won’t change. What’s one thing men should always know about women? If we friend zone you, respect that and don’t keep trying. I’ve had guy friends who will still think they have a shot whenever I’m single even after I’ve expressed I’m not interested, so I’ve had to just cut them off as a friend completely. What do you look for in a man? Humour, passion, and confidence. Someone who can keep up and doesn’t take himself too seriously. I’m witty and very sarcastic. If we can joke around and understand each other’s humour, that’s a win win. Describe your ideal date. I love anything spontaneous. I’m not a dinner and movie kind of girl. I once went on a date where we both were craving fast food that wasn’t located in our state (Nevada), so we took a road trip to Utah where it was located and ate there and explored the city the rest of the day. So fun! What can we get you at the bar? I don’t really drink alcohol, so it would probably be a virgin cocktail or a Perrier. MAXIM.COM.AU - M A X I M N Z 91

GIRL NEXT DOOR “It doesn’t matter what age they 9 2 M A X I M N Z - MAXIM.COM.AU are, who they are is who they are. Meaning, I’ve dated guys my own age and I’ve dated guys a lot older than me.” Who is your girl crush and why? Gwen Stefani! I grew up listening to No Doubt and they’re still one of my favourite bands to this day. She’s just so cool and I’ve always thought she was amazing since I was a kid! I never get starstruck but if I ever met her I probably would. What is your motto in life? Choose your difficultly. To me it means change is hard but staying the same is hard. I’m a firm believer that we all have choices in this life, so choose your hard. What’s next for you? Any exciting projects on the horizon you can share with us? At the moment I’m just working on my business and modelling career. Finally, where would you like to be in five years? I’m working on my business, so I will be doing that full time, and I just hope to be happy. Tomorrow is never promised so I like to take it one day at a time. It’s the small habits that lead to big results. Swimwear by CHLOE 6/23

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THE BEST OF MAXIM WOLF WISDOM Some final thoughts with the best, boldest and brashest quotes from our chat with the actual Wolf of Wall Street JORDAN BELFORT — take it or leave it… Interview by DA N I E L S T E I N E R “If you focus on the shit in your life, you “You have reason people and results move towards that shit and you attract people. Reason people will give you all more shit. You become a giant shit magnet.” the f—king reasons why they can’t succeed. It’s bullshit. Results people f—king get it. They take action.” “I’m not a perfect person or a perfect “Gordon Gekko was a personal hero of mine, businessman. I f—k up all the time. which actually shows you how dysfunctional But I’m not a f—k up, I just f—ked up.” I was as a human being.” “Wherever I go in the world, ■ investment bankers are “If you focus on willing to the shit in your pay me, like, life, you move $50,000 to towards that shit have dinner and you attract with them. more shit. You I don’t even become a giant have to do shit magnet.” anything. They just want to hang out.” 9 8 M A X I M N Z - MAXIM.COM.AU